Rudy Giuliani held in contempt of court in 2020 election defamation case
FOX NewsJAN 16
Judge Holds Giuliani in Contempt in $148M Defamation Case
Above: Rudy Giuliani arrives at the New York court following a judge's order compelling his appearance in the defamation case filed by Georgia election workers on Nov. 07, 2024. Image copyright: Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu/Contributor via Getty Images
The Spin
Left narrative
Giuliani's pattern of non-compliance demonstrates willful defiance of judicial authority. Despite numerous warnings, he has continued to ignore requests to overturn documents and items. The judge is well within his scope to charge Giuliani with contempt of court as he must ensure justice for the defamed election workers who suffered severe harassment due to false accusations.
Right narrative
This case is a politically driven witch-hunt aimed at punishing Giuliani for his association with Pres.-elect Donald Trump. He has done his best to comply with what has been requested from him, and at each turn has faced unfair judgment. Giuliani is being scapegoated by the Democratic elite who are clearly weaponizing the legal system to target him.